West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Calmar, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calmar, Iowa is 27.2% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,222 in Calmar, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calmar, Iowa is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Calmar
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Calmar, IA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Calmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower